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Is Biotin & Minoxin Effective For Hair Fall?

Hi, I am a woman aged 37years, i have been suffering from extreme hair loss for the past two months. I have been prescribed with 10mg Biotin and 5% minoxin spray by the doc, i understand from the pharmacist that the 5% is normally prescribed to men and not women, Is ot ok for me to follow the prescription.
Sat, 21 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If there is extreme hairloss then you need not to worry as you can apply Minoxidil 5% lotion
Also biotin is useful for reducing hairfall and improving haor growth.
Alomg with it once get your hormonal profile done.
Massage the scalp with warm coconut oil.
Take a nutritious diet and add plenty of green vegetables and fruits.
Also discuss with your Trichologist about Platelet rich plasma.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Is Biotin & Minoxin Effective For Hair Fall?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If there is extreme hairloss then you need not to worry as you can apply Minoxidil 5% lotion Also biotin is useful for reducing hairfall and improving haor growth. Alomg with it once get your hormonal profile done. Massage the scalp with warm coconut oil. Take a nutritious diet and add plenty of green vegetables and fruits. Also discuss with your Trichologist about Platelet rich plasma. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora